Chaoter 4: Occupational Health & Safety Flashcards
What is the goal of an occupational health and safety program?
To minimize the risk of occupational injuries for all employees
Name the federal agency that enforces rules and standards for workplace safety
OSHA
Should a pregnant employee be assigned to work with cats? Why or why not?
No.
Cats can carry toxoplasmosis
List three things that determine they type of PPE needed when working in the facility
1- animal species
2- the hazards present
3- the potential for exposure to infectious or chemical agents
List three important factors for personal protection against radiation
1- time
2- shielding
3- distance
Virus carried by Old World macaque monkeys
B virus
Disease that can be transmitted for animals to humans
Zoonosis
Emission of energy rays through the air and other matter
Radioactivity
Parasite that can be transmitted through cat feces
Toxoplasma gondii
Respiratory mask that protects against airborne particles
N95
Provides information on toxicity and potential side effects, and describes recommended treatment for exposures
Material safety data sheet
Designing a workplace to minimize fatigue, discomfort, or injury
Ergonomics
A unit which measures loudness
Decibel
List three ways to change your work habits that can reduce your chance of acquiring a repetitive motion injury
1- take breaks
2- stretch
3- reduce number of repetitions
What hazard might be encountered while assisting the PI with obtaining x-rays of mice
Radiation exposure
What hazard might be encountered while using a descaler to clean dropping pans
Burns from chemicals
What hazard might be encountered while feeding barking dogs
Hearing problems
What hazard might be encountered while cleaning instruments after injections or surgery have been performed
Cuts or punctures
What hazard might be encountered while opening an autoclave to remove instruments
Burns from steam
What hazard might be encountered while changing cages on a daily basis
Repetitive motion injury
List four personal hygiene practices that a technician can follow to avoid contracting an illness from a laboratory animal
1- no drinking or eating in animal areas
2- no applying makeup or chewing gum in animal areas
3- keep personal items in locker room
4- wash your hands before leaving animal areas
What zoonotic disease do nonhuman primates carry?
Tuberculosis
What zoonotic disease do sheep carry?
Q-fever
What zoonotic disease do cats carry?
Toxoplasmosis
What zoonotic disease do macaque monkeys carry?
B virus
What is the first step to take if a dog bites your hand and the skin is broken?
Get first aid for the injury
